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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 897.21 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 897.21 and 464.04 is: 639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 897.21 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/897.21 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 897.21 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 416,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,341.33/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.66

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